Oscars 2012: Best & Worst

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"The Artist's" Missi Pyle arrived early to the Oscars, before the crush of stars, so E! gave her plenty of on-camera time to discuss her dress, which was made from eco-friendly "cruelty-free silkworms." Somewhere, Sean Hannity instantly began to salivate.

"The Artist's" Missi Pyle arrived early to the Oscars, before the crush of stars, so E! gave her plenty of on-camera time to discuss her dress, which was made from eco-friendly "cruelty-free silkworms." Somewhere, Sean Hannity instantly began to salivate. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

The best supporting actor nominee showed up looking like a mix of Kenny Rogers and Santa Claus. He had an awkward encounter with KABC host Louise Roe where she attempted to ask him nonsensical questions about his pet crows and a pinball machine that could predict the Oscars. Nolte seemed a bit...

The best supporting actor nominee showed up looking like a mix of Kenny Rogers and Santa Claus. He had an awkward encounter with KABC host Louise Roe where she attempted to ask him nonsensical questions about his pet crows and a pinball machine that could predict the Oscars. Nolte seemed a bit... (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)

Despite a whirlwind year with highly acclaimed performances in "The Help" and "Tree of Life" and a heap of nominations somehow actress Jessica Chastain had managed to never meet ubiquitous red carpet presence Ryan Seacrest... until tonight. Seacrest instantly ingratiated himself with Chastain...

Despite a whirlwind year with highly acclaimed performances in "The Help" and "Tree of Life" and a heap of nominations somehow actress Jessica Chastain had managed to never meet ubiquitous red carpet presence Ryan Seacrest... until tonight. Seacrest instantly ingratiated himself with Chastain... (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

After days of controversy, Sacha Baron Cohen did indeed show up on the Oscars red carpet as his Dictator character. E! cut away frequently to cover Cohen's slow march from the limo past the photographers to Ryan Seacrest where he showed off an urn supposedly holding the ashes of North Korean...

After days of controversy, Sacha Baron Cohen did indeed show up on the Oscars red carpet as his Dictator character. E! cut away frequently to cover Cohen's slow march from the limo past the photographers to Ryan Seacrest where he showed off an urn supposedly holding the ashes of North Korean... (Chris Pizzello / AP)